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What We Do

Waypoint's mission: to inspire people to move forward.

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Untitled design (9).pngCreating Pathways to Stability

Utilizing a safety net of best practice, research-based approaches, Waypoint's programs aim to provide proactive solutions and stabilizing resources for those experiencing housing instability, poverty, and violence, or needing affordable child care. Waypoint supports over 15,000 individuals each year, equipping them with the tools and resources they need to achieve stability and move forward in their lives.

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Domestic Violence Victim Services

Empowering victims and survivors through advocacy, support groups, and a 24/7 Resource & Support Line and educating the community about domestic and dating violence.

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Housing Services

Leading a network of services including Coordinated Entry, Rapid Re-Housing, Homeless Diversion/Eviction Prevention, and Street Outreach which provide solutions to housing instability and homelessness.

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Survivors' Program

Advocating for individuals who have lost a family member or friend to homicide or vehicular homicide and supporting those impacted by violent felony crimes, such as attempted murder.
 

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Caring Dads

Helping fathers
improve their relationships with their children and
end controlling, abusive, and neglectful behavior through evidence-based structured, therapeutic group sessions.

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KidsPoint Child Care Program

Providing high-quality education to children ages 6 weeks -12 years old daily and offering tuition assistance and supportive services for families with needs outside of the scope of the classroom.

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Domestic Violence

Victim Services Program Impact

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2318

survivors of domestic violence received advocacy, safety planning, counseling, and support.

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450

individuals and families impacted by homicide or violent crime were provided advocacy and support.

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7997

phone calls were answered through the 24/7 Resource & Support Line.

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Housing Services Impact

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79%

of clients served through Rapid Re-Housing exited to permanent housing.

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13773

individuals were connected to housing services through Coordinated Entry.

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191

people experiencing housing crises were supported through Rapid Re-Housing.

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2913

individuals were supported through Homeless Diversion/Eviction Prevention.

Child Care Program

KidsPoint Child Care Program Impact

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91%

of children who exited a KidsPoint Learning Center & Preschool were developmentally on track for kindergarten.

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100%

of school age youth enrolled reported having a positive sense of self and a positive relationship with an adult outside of their family.

We're Here for you

For over 130 years, Waypoint has existed as a vital community resource for individuals in need.

Domestic Violence Resource & Support Line

800.208.0388

Housing Services

319.366.7999 -or- 1.833.739.0065

KidsPoint Child Care

319.365.1636

Survivors' Program

319.365.1458

Contact Waypoint

318 5th St SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401

319.365.1458


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